Florida Alimony

Orlando Alimony Attorney | Family Law Clermont FL

Alimony in the State of Florida is governed by the Florida Alimony Statute, which is F.S. 61.08 and its multiple subsections. According to the Florida Alimony Statute, alimony may be awarded in dissolution of marriage cases in which the parties were married for a sufficient enough amount of time for the court to award alimony accordingly. How long is a sufficient amount of time? That is a question of fact that the court will determine upon the presentation of your evidence. Any award of alimony in Florida is based on a number of factors that are outlined in the Florida Alimony Statute and are arguable between the parties, the attorneys, and before the court. As part of our information for clients about Florida family law, we have written several articles about Florida alimony, hopefully in plain and understandable non-legalese English, for our clients and website readers to enjoy. Jonathan Jacobs is an Orlando alimony attorney, Orlando divorce attorney, and practices family law Clermont FL (forgive any grammatical misnomers that are intended for Mr. Google to allow clients to find us online) on behalf of his great clients and friends.

Florida Alimony Statute | Orlando Divorce Attorney

The types of alimony the court may award in accordance with the Florida Alimony Statute and court precedent are: Alimony pendente lite (also known as “suit money,” bridge-the-gap alimony, rehabilitative alimony, durational alimony, and permanent alimony. In deciding what type of alimony to pursue on your behalf, your lawyer will evaluate a number of family law factors. Among these factors is the duration of your marriage, the parties’ financial abilities and or needs, the career status and goals of the parties, and the list continues. Alimony pendente lite is designed to allow the party that financially has a legitimate need for spousal support to receive money during the pendency of the marital dissolution process. This prevents the needing party/payee from running out of money and being forced to drastically change his or her lifestyle before the final settlement or decree is reached.

If you are aware of any substance abuse problems your spouse may be afflicted by, please read our article on the Florida Marchman Act. Florida courts often find unique ways to help people in their time(s) of greatest need.

Does your case involve minor children? Before filing for timesharing and child support, consider whether your case qualifies under the Florida Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act. There are a number of steps you can take before filing to ensure the best possible outcome for your case. If you would like to speak with Orlando Divorce Attorney Jacobs, call us today.

Family law is a form of civil litigation, but there are many other fields of civil litigation you may need to explore beyond your family law case. For more information, please visit our Florida Law Blog and our Civil Litigation page to learn more.

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